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From the President:
It has been
another busy month in the bicycle world. Once again Community
Transit is sponsoring Bike to Work and is looking for people to
work at the celebration stations (I will be at the Everett
Station). You can get more information at
http://www.communitytransit.org/News/New.cfm?id=1318. Also
new this year is a yahoo group website that will act as a
clearing house for route and commuting information. Again this
year we will be hosting a bicycle commuting class during
B.I.K.E.S May business meeting.
We
have been to Council and planning meetings in Lynnwood,
Mountlake Terrace and Everett with positive steps in all of the
cities. FYI — Mountlake Terrace City Council chose bike lanes
for 52nd Ave.
The
days are getting longer and warmer so riding in the evenings
will soon be a common event. Lots of lower pace rides have been
posted so come out and join a few of them.
At the
April meeting the members approved an incentive for new ride
leaders, the first Coffee card was already awarded.
Congratulations Gery O.
If you
are interested in leading a ride — email your ride details to
leadaride@bikesclub.org.
If you are a new ride leader you will receive a gift card and
you will be assisted by an experienced ride leader.
Have a
great May with lots of down hills and tailwinds.
Bill Weber
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1. Legislative
Update
As
you read this the 2009 legislative session will have adjourned.
Bicycle Alliance of Washington’s slate of issues and
effective lobbying resulted in significant legislation for
cyclists.
· The
Alternate School funding "safe routes to schools"
is enacted. Unfortunately in today’s funding atmosphere it was
not funded but was passed so the legal structure is in place
when the economy improves.
· Legislation
limiting sun screening on windshields to ensure safe visibility
into and out of vehicles.
· The
Milwaukee Road railroad corridor time extension to preserve the
ability to realize the trail corridor between Ellensburg and
Lind.
· The
most significant and difficult legislation passed is the Traffic
Actuated Signals piece that will treat motorcycles and bicycles
the same as other motor vehicle traffic. This bill missed a time
cutoff as HB 1403 but ended up as an amendment to SB 5482
because of the fine efforts of BAW lobbyists partnering with
astute representatives.
· Alas,
a number of worthwhile issues were not enacted such as the
3-foot Clearance For Passing law and Construction Zone
requirement to treat cyclists and other users as traffic. Also
several important ecological based bills dealing with
greenhouse gas emissions “cap and trade”, Transit Oriented
Development and the funding of infrastructure improvements
including sidewalks and streets
near major transit stops.
B.I.K.E.S.
April Meeting
May 14 th 7:00
PM
Location :
Snohomish County
PUD
2320 California
Ave,
Everett
WA.
The meeting will have a
presentation on Bike Commuting 101 and the wrap up of club
business before everyone heads out for sun, fun and biking
through the summer months.
Pre-meeting
dinner 5:30pm
Scuttlebutt Brewing Co
1524 W Marine View Dr
Everett, WA 98201 (425) 257-9316
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